3. Verify that a VPHS-approved quarantine facility, either at the consignee's facility or at a facility contracted by the consignee, is available to receive and hold the animal for the designated quarantine period .4. Complete the
importation permit application (PDF), collect necessary supporting documentation as specified under the permit guidelines, and email application package to
VetPH@cdph.ca.gov.

While VPHS endeavors to process permit applications in as timely a manner as possible, there is no guarantee that the permit will be issued by a specific date. Importers should submit permit applications to VPHS as soon as practically possible. The permit application form must be received by VPHS no less than ten (10) business days preceding the anticipated date of shipment. All supporting documents must be received by VPHS no less than five (5) business days preceding the anticipated date of shipment.

The permit will be issued via email; the NHP may be imported into California upon receipt of the importation permit. If indicated as required on the permit, the imported NHP must be placed immediately upon arrival into quarantine for 30 days. At the end of the 30 days, the NHP must be examined by a veterinarian and tested using a tuberculin skin test. If the veterinarian certifies that the NHP is healthy and free of evidence of communicable diseases, and the tuberculosis skin test is "negative", the veterinarian will complete, sign, date, and e-mail to VPHS the
Veterinary Certificate of Quarantine (PDF). If information on the Veterinary Certificate of Quarantine is satisfactory, VPHS will issue a Release from Quarantine. The consignee may release the NHP from quarantine only upon receipt of the VPHS Release from Quarantine.​